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Cohen Bratcher as Young Moss

Cohen Bratcher is a quick witted kid with a great sense of humor and a big heart. He’s been acting since he was 3 years old. Fun fact: He was very excited to have his hair buzzed for the first time to play the role of young Moss.

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William Rothwell as Young Dad

William Rothwell was born and raised in Northern Virginia where he currently resides. After moving to Santa Monica, CA to pursue a degree in International Business, William returned to the East Coast and has had a very successful 20 year career in Private Banking. William plays “Young Dad” in Moss, his first film role. He is the real life son of William Suggs who plays “Dad” in the film.

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Hannah Marie Johnston as Young Mom

Hannah Marie Johnston a local NC model & actress played the “Young Mom” in Moss. Something of a tomboy, Hannah fit right in with the Moss crew and found herself lugging gear in between looking pretty and pregnant.

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Sue Philemon as Gramma

Sue Philemon plays “Gramma” in Moss. Sue is a watercolorist and has had sold her work regionally for many years. She opened her heart and home to the Moss team who took over her kitchen for several days! Director Daniel Peddle became smitten with Sue and the two have remained close friends.

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Erby Dalmus Burton III as Buddy

Erby Dalmus Burton III, locally known as “Buddy” is a native of Carolina Beach and has been a commercial fisherman for most of his life. He has owned and operated B&B Bait & Tackle & Fresh Seafood for over 20 years. Using his Bait Shop for some of the movie scenes and playing himself was a thrill of a lifetime! He really enjoyed it and cherishes the new friends he made while working on Moss.

Blaine Pugh, Jacob Ingle & Will Dickerson as the Teen Trio

Blaine Pugh, Jacob Ingle & Will Dickerson – the stars of Daniel Peddle’s first narrative feature, Sunset Edge, reunite in Moss to play the “Teen Trio” who visit Blaze to score some weed — a moment inspired by the Mumblecore movement of indie film.